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Mudi · 12th July 2006, 04:39 AM

But what was Javanese culture BEFORE the arrival of Hindu/Buddhist infuence?

Same as US and Europe. Very primitive. Too bad we cannot ask Java Man

I consider most of the keris in my collection to be personal and ceremonial. Even so, what would be the danger of feeding a keris that is souless and not powerful? It might be a waste of my time, but why would i need to be careful?

All I can say is what I know of my own culture. No point in feeding a lion unless you need the lion to be strong for you.

12th July 2006, 04:39 AM	#7
Mudi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Makassar, (Ujung Pandang), Sulawesi, Indonesia Posts: 38	But what was Javanese culture BEFORE the arrival of Hindu/Buddhist infuence? Same as US and Europe. Very primitive. Too bad we cannot ask Java Man I consider most of the keris in my collection to be personal and ceremonial. Even so, what would be the danger of feeding a keris that is souless and not powerful? It might be a waste of my time, but why would i need to be careful? All I can say is what I know of my own culture. No point in feeding a lion unless you need the lion to be strong for you.